iogear wireless 1080p computer to hd display kit (mac) User manual

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User Manual

Wireless 1080p Computer to

HD Display Kit (Mac)

GUWAVKIT4

PART NO. M1227-Mac

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Package Contents 4

Requirements 4

Specications 5

Overview 6

Software Installation - Mac 7

Hardware Installation 11

Using the IOGEAR Wireless Software - Mac 13

Troubleshooting and Support 19

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 24

CE Compliance 24

Limited Warranty 25

Contact 25

Package Contents

Requirements

1 x Wireless A / V Receiver

1 x Wireless USB Transmitter

1 x Power Adapter

1 x User Manual

1 x Warranty/Registration Card

1 x Installation CD for PC

MAC:

• Intel i5 dual core 2.5GHz and above

• Mac OS 10.7 Lion, 10.7.4 or earlier, MAC OS 10.8.2 Mountain Lion or later

• Graphics Chipsets Supported: Intel and nVIDIA

• An available USB 2.0 Port

TV:

• HDTV or Projector with HDMI, VGA (RGB / D-sub 15-pin / PC), or DVI port (DVI adapter

not included)

• TV or audio system with HDMI or 3.5mm audio jack

Introduction

The GUWAVKIT4 Wireless 1080p Computer to HD Display Kit allows users to watch and share

any notebook or PC content (such as pictures, movies and presentations) and any Internet

content on their HDTV, projector, or monitor without cable limitations and in up to stunning

1080p HD.

The GUWAVKIT4 transmitter connects to a USB 2.0 port available in the notebook PC and the

Receiver Base connects to either an HDMI port available in at screen TV or a VGA connection

in monitors & projectors. Stereo audio is supported via the HDMI port (along with the video) or

via a separate 3.5mm audio jack.

The GUWAVKIT4 provides full room coverage, is easy to set up and use, and is an ideal

solution for both home and ofce use. It delivers the best combination of performance and cost

in a variety of living room, conference room and classroom environments.

Specications

Base Receiver

• Video Out: HDMI Connector, VGA Connector

• Audio Output: 3.5mm Stereo Jack

• USB 2.0 port to support printers and external hard drives.

• 32-bit True Color support with display resolution of up to 2048 x1152 (SXGA+)

• Streaming video up to 1080p resolution

• Supports both Mirror Mode and Extended Mode (TV/monitor as a second screen)

• 48 kHz, 16-bit Stereo via audio jack or HDMI connector

• Whip Antenna

• 5VDC Power Adapter

• LED power and Tri-color signal strength indicators

PC Adapter

• USB Type-A male

• Internal transmission antenna

Standards

• Wireless USB 1.0, UWB certied

• Certied WiMedia PHY and MAC

General

• Same room, line of site range, up to 30ft

• 128-bit AES security

• Regulation compliant to US, Japan, Europe, Korea

• Software drivers: Windows® XP (32-bit) SP3, Windows Vista® SP2, Windows® 7,

Windows® 8

• Input voltage: 100-240V, 50/60Hz

• Operating temperature range: 0-40 C

Overview

Receiver Base Front View

1. Power / Signal

Indicator Light

2. Wireless Connection

LED Light

Receiver Base Back View

1. DC Power Input

2. HDMI Port

3. D-Sub 15Pin (VGA)

4. 3.5mm Audio Out

5. USB Port

6. Antenna

PC Adapter

1. USB 2.0

1 1

2 3 4 652

Software Installation - Mac

Prior to installing the IOGEAR UWB Connection Manager software, it is important

to make sure there is no prior installation of Wireless USB software from IOGEAR

or other companies. IF YOU HAVE THIS SOFTWARE IN YOUR SYSTEM, THIS WILL

CAUSE THE UWB CONNECTION MANAGER SOFTWARE TO NOT WORK PROPERLY.

Installation Steps:

1. Prior to installing the IOGEAR AirStream software it is important to make sure there is no

prior installation of Wireless USB or SMSC software from IOGEAR or other companies.

YOU HAVE THIS SOFTWARE IN YOUR SYSTEM, THIS WILL CAUSE THE AirStream

SOFTWARE TO NOT WORK PROPERLY.

If you see either Wireless USB or SMSC programs, rst uninstall them before continuing.

Next, go to the www.iogear.com/product/GUWAVKIT4/ and click on Mac Installer

Download. Double click on the Alereon Wireless USB Installer (1.60.0).pkg le to launch

the Mac installation process. Ensure that the PC Adapter is NOT plugged into the PC at

this time.

2. “Welcome to the IOGEAR Wireless USB Installer” window will appear and click Continue

to go to the next screen

3. “Software License Agreement” window will appear and click on Continue to go onto the

next screen

4. The License Agreement window will appear. Click “Read the License” to read a copy of

the Agreement. Click on Disagree to exit the installation. Click on Agree to go to the next

window.

5. The “Standard Install on “Macintosh HD” window will appear and Click on “Install”.

6. The Password window will appear. Enter your Name and Password and click

“Install Software”.

7. The Computer Restart window will appear and click on “Continue Installation”

8. The computer will install the software and “The installation was successful” screen will

appear in the installation window. Click on Restart to restart your computer.

3. Connecting a TV, Monitor or Projector

1. You can connect a digital (HDMI) or analog (VGA) monitor to the Receiver Base.

Only one monitor can be connected to the HD Adapter at a time.

2. Connect an HDMI or VGA Cable to the HDMI or VGA port on the Receiver Base

3. Connect the other end of the cable to the TV, Projector or external monitor.

Hardware Installation

1. Connect the Wireless USB PC Adapter

1. Connect the Wireless USB PC Adapter to

a high speed PC USB port.

2. The system will automatically detect and

install the drivers.

2. Connect the Power Adapter

1. Plug the AC Adapter cord into the DC-IN on the

back of the Receiver Base.

2. Connect the AC adapter a live electrical outlet. The

power light on the front panel glows red when the

Receiver Base is powered on.

Option 1 - HDMI

4. Connecting Audio Devices

1. The Wireless USB Device Adapter provides one 3.5mm port, as

shown in the illustration above.

5. Connecting USB Devices*

1. The Receiver Base provides one USB 2.0 port

2. Connection can be made to, Printers, External HDD’s,

IOGEAR wireless keyboard etc.

*Webcam’s are not supported as they require throughput

that the wireless signal cannot support.

DC-IN

HDMI Port

D-Sub

15Pin

3.5mm

Audio Out

USB

Port

Antenna

Option 2 - VGA

Note: HDMI and VGA options may be operated simultaneously

This section provides information on using the following software to manage the

IOGEAR Wireless Software for Mac to adjust settings to suit your needs:

1. UWB Connection Manager

2. Display Manager

3. IOGEAR Video Dock utility

You can also refer to this section to learn how to uninstall the software.

1. Introducing the UWB Connection Manger Software

The UWB Connection Manager part of the driver software for the IOGEAR Wireless Software

for Mac. This driver is automatically installed when you run the IOGEAR Wireless Software

Installation CD for Mac.

The IOGEAR Wireless Software’s Mac Adapter contains a radio transmitter that enables

your Mac computer to communicate wirelessly with the Receiver Base. This radio is known

as the host radio. The UWB Connection Manager driver software enables you to manage

the host radio and perform tasks such as follows:

• Connect/Disconnect the IOGEAR Wireless Software from your computer

• Disable/Enable radio communications

Using the IOGEAR Wireless Software - Mac

2. Accessing the UWB Connection Manager

1. Setting options for the display

2. The UWB Connection Manager drop down box appears. The IOGEAR Wireless Software

rst appears on the UWB Connection Manager drop down box as Detected Devices.

Simply double-click on the “Wireless device GUWAVKIT4” to establish a connection. It will

take a few minutes for the Drivers to load upon rst connection.

3. When the wireless connection has been made, the “Wireless device GUWAVKIT4” icon

will move from “Detected Devices” to “Connected Device” as shown above.

IOGEAR-GUWAVKIT4

4. Click on the UWB Connection Manager Icon and right-click on the “Wireless Device

GUWAVKIT4” and select “Set as Default” if you would like the wireless device

GUWAVKIT4 as your default wireless device. This will automatically connect the Wireless

Device GUWAVKIT4 each time your Mac Adapter is plugged into your Mac. When the

Wireless Device GUWAVWKIT4 is selected as a default wireless device, a gold star will

appear on the left side of the Wireless device GUWAVKIT4 icon. To unselect the Wireless

Device GUWAVKIT4 as the default wireless device, click the “Set as Default” drop down

again and the “Wireless Device GUWAVKIT4” will no longer be the default wireless device.

The gold star will disappear.

5. Disconnecting the IOGEAR Wireless Computer to HD Display Kit from your

computer

Your computer can only be connected with one receiver base Mac at a time. If you have

more than one receiver base within range of your computer, you may want to temporarily

prevent your computer from connecting wirelessly to a particular IOGEAR Wireless

Software.

Click on the UWB Connection Manager icon, right - click on the connected Wireless device

GUWAVKIT4 and unselect “Set as Default”. Once the device is no longer the default device,

you can then either double click on the device or right-click and select “Disconnect”. The

device will now move back to Not Connected status.

6. Renaming the Wireless Device

Your computer can only be connected with one IOGEAR Wireless Computer to HD

Display Kit for Mac at a time. If you have more than one IOGEAR Wireless Computer to

HD Display Kit within range of your computer, you may want to temporarily prevent your

computer from connecting wirelessly to a particular IOGEAR Wireless Computer to HD

Display Kit.

Click on the UWB Connection Manager icon, right - click on the connected Wireless

device GUWAVKIT4 and unselect “Set as Default”. Once the device is no longer the

default device, you can then either double click on the device or right-click and select

“Disconnect”. The device will now move back to Not Connected status.

3. Adjusting Video Settings

1. Turning On Mirroring Mode

Click on the Display icon and then click on Turn on Mirroring”. Once in Mirroring mode,

the image displayed on the Mac will also be displayed on the monitor or TV display.

2. Conguring the Display in Mac Mode

Click on the Display icon and select the resolution choices to obtain the appropriate

resolution setting for the monitor/TV display.

Troubleshooting and Support

This section provides answers for problems you may encounter when using your IOGEAR

Wireless Computer to HD Display Kit. If you need to contact IOGEAR, you will nd information

regarding IOGear’s support services at the end of this section.

Before you contact IOGEAR, please read the troubleshooting advice in this manual, in your

computer’s user’s guide and/or in any manuals that came with your optional peripheral devices.

This section provides troubleshooting guidance for problems in the following categories:

• Display/Video

• Audio/sound

• Connection/Docking

• Network

• USB

• Other

Note For additional information on troubleshooting video issues, please visit the IOGEAR

Technical Support Website at www.support.iogear.com

External monitor does not turn on (the monitor’s power light does not turn on).

• Make sure that the external monitor’s power switch is on.

• Conrm that the external monitor’s power cable is plugged into a live electrical outlet.

• Make sure that the external monitor is securely connected to the Receiver Base.

• Check the external monitor settings.

• Refer also to the computer user’s manual and to the external monitor’s documentation.

No image displays on the external monitor connected to the GUWAVKIT4.

• If you connect through an HDMI or VGA Cable, check to ensure your cable is connected

properly on both sides.

• Make sure you have the correct video input selected on the TV or Projector

• Try adjusting the resolution, contrast and or brightness controls on the external monitor.

• Check to make sure that the wireless connection is established between the PC and the

IOGEAR Wireless Software (the IOGEAR Wireless Software icon in the System Tray is green,

and when you double click on it, your TV or Monitor shows connected).

• Make sure your Windows® operating system is updated with the latest available Service

Pack from Microsoft®.

• Your computer BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) may also need to be updated. Refer to

your computer manufacturer’s Web site for more information.

• Restart your computer after updating the operating system and/or the BIOS, and try using

the GUWAVKIT4again.

Display/Video

Display Error.

• Check that the cable from the Receiver Base to the external monitor or projector is rmly

attached.

The external monitor connected to the Receiver Base shows only the wallpaper

background of my Windows® desktop.

• The default conguration for the external monitor connected to the Receiver Base is in the

Extend mode (an extension of the image on the computer to a second screen).

• This mode allows you to display different information on each monitor connected to your

computer. Drag a window off of the right side of your primary display to have it appear on

the external monitor.

• To switch to Mirror mode, so that an exact duplicate of the image on your primary monitor

displays on the external monitor, please see “Adjusting video settings” beginning on page 14.

Video or game playback is slow or choppy on the external monitor connected to the

IOGEAR Wireless Software.

• Conrm that the PC meets the minimum system requirements to run the IOGEAR Wireless

Software. You can nd the requirements on the packaging, or online in the product pages at

www.IOGEAR.com

• Ensure the PC is within 30ft of the TV/Monitor and the Wireless USB PC Adapter has direct

line of site to the Receiver Base.

• Double click on the UWB Manager icon in the system tray and note the signal strength

meter next to the device icon in the Window. Signal strength must be 4-5 bars to play high

denition video.

• The UWB Connection Manager uses an advanced video graphics controller to display video

images, however it does not support 3D Gaming.

My Windows Vista® system runs more slowly when an external monitor is connected

to the computer via the GUWAVKIT4.

• This may occur if the external monitor is set to Mirror mode and the display resolution is

higher than 1280 x 800. You can take one or more of the following actions to resolve the

problem:

Disable the Aero color scheme. (Click Start> Control Panel> Appearance and

Personalization> Personalization> Window Color and Appearance. The Appearance

Settings window opens. Select a different color scheme other than “Windows Aero.”

Lower the display resolution.

Switch to Extend mode.

Cannot play videos on an external monitor connected to the GUWAVKIT4.

• Try a different media player. VLC Media Player is recommended, though the IOGEAR

Wireless Software supports many different players.

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